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Online legalization bill hinges on backing from Harry Reid
The three Nevadans in the House of Representatives are rallying to support the legalization of Internet gaming.
But without the support of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., who has remained silent on the issue, their efforts may be futile.
"He's the linchpin," Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., said. "He will be the decider when it comes to Internet gaming."
A legalization bill, introduced by Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., and co-sponsored by Berkley, passed the House Financial Services Committee in a 41-22 vote last week.
Internet gaming has been illegal since 2006, when Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.
By Sean Collins Walsh
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Internet Gambling Legalization Bid Seen as Long Shot
A movement to legalize online poker and other forms of non-sports betting cleared a major hurdle when a key bill passed the House Financial Services Committee July 28.
But final passage of the measure is still being viewed on Capitol Hill as a crap shoot at best. "This is, by no means, a sure thing," said a senior staffer on the financial services committee. "In fact, I'd call it a long shot."
That's because the window to get anything passed is quickly closing. Congress is set to take a seven-week recess, leaving a two-week window in late September before the session breaks
By RICH BLAKE
The three Nevadans in the House of Representatives are rallying to support the legalization of Internet gaming.
But without the support of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., who has remained silent on the issue, their efforts may be futile.
"He's the linchpin," Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., said. "He will be the decider when it comes to Internet gaming."
A legalization bill, introduced by Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., and co-sponsored by Berkley, passed the House Financial Services Committee in a 41-22 vote last week.
Internet gaming has been illegal since 2006, when Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.
By Sean Collins Walsh
Link Removed (invalid URL)
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Internet Gambling Legalization Bid Seen as Long Shot
A movement to legalize online poker and other forms of non-sports betting cleared a major hurdle when a key bill passed the House Financial Services Committee July 28.
But final passage of the measure is still being viewed on Capitol Hill as a crap shoot at best. "This is, by no means, a sure thing," said a senior staffer on the financial services committee. "In fact, I'd call it a long shot."
That's because the window to get anything passed is quickly closing. Congress is set to take a seven-week recess, leaving a two-week window in late September before the session breaks
By RICH BLAKE
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